Shine On: Exploring 'The Shining' Sets Through New Documentary

A new documentary, 'Shine On – The Forgotten Shining Location,' commemorates Stanley Kubrick’s birthday. The film, which will be released on the official Stanley Kubrick YouTube channel, delves into the location scouting and art direction of 'The Shining' at Elstree Studios and features interviews with key contributors.

A new documentary, titled 'Shine On – The Forgotten Shining Location,' is set to commemorate legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick's birthday. The documentary will be released on the official Stanley Kubrick YouTube channel this Friday, July 26. Narrated by Michael Sheen, it captures the fascinating details of location scouting and art direction for the iconic Overlook Hotel at Elstree Studios.

Featuring interviews with 'The Shining' executive producer Jan Harlan, art director Les Tomkins, and Kubrick's daughter Katharina Kubrick, who worked as a location researcher, the film sheds light on previously untold stories about the production of the horror classic. Director/producer Paul King expressed his excitement about uncovering long-rumored sets, saying that it felt like discovering a 'holy grail of film history.' Katharina Kubrick added that revisiting these pivotal locations was like stepping into the movie itself.

Certified by the Stanley Kubrick Film Archive and family estate, the documentary joins a fascinating legacy of films and features exploring Kubrick's work. 'Shine On' is expected to intrigue both longtime fans and new audiences alike, continuing 'The Shining's' legacy of fascination 50 years after its release. Shelley Duvall, one of the film's stars, passed away on July 11 at the age of 75.

(With inputs from agencies.)